Private company

Berwind Corporation

Logo: berwind.com4

Coal and investment management former US Shipping Company

Berwind Corporation, previously also known as Berwind-White Coal Mining Company, is a large privately held American corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, The company has historically been involved in the coal industry, but has diversified into property leasing and ownership of unrelated businesses. It began as a partnership of Edward Julius Berwind, Charles Frederick Berwind, and Congressman Allison White and upon White's death became known as Berwind White Company in 1886.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1874Founded1
  • HeadquartersPhiladelphia, United States1
  • Websitewww.berwind.com
  • Legal formBusiness Corporation3
  • LEI5493000AYPLAOFXEFZ193
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressC/O CT Corporation System, 17101 Harrisburg, United States3
  • Registered withPennsylvania Department of State, 345943
Berwind-White Company Coal Piers in Jersey City
Photo: Moses King, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons5

Berwind Corporation, previously also known as Berwind-White Coal Mining Company, is a large privately held American corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, The company has historically been involved in the coal industry, but has diversified into property leasing and ownership of unrelated businesses.2

Corporate structure

Berwind Corporation sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Berwind Corporation Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • CRC Industries Subsidiary · Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States
      • CRC INDUSTRIES EUROPE Subsidiary · Zele, Belgium

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

  1. 1874Founded Founded1

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